Tailscale

New Business Account Executive

United States

$150,000 – $200,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software, Internet, NetworkingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have at least 1 year of prospecting or closing experience in a sales role, demonstrating ambition to build a sales playbook, and possess a technical background or curiosity in technology. Strong communication and presentation skills are also required.

Responsibilities

The New Business Account Executive will be responsible for winning new business by identifying and engaging prospective customers, educating them about Tailscale’s services, and guiding them through the sales cycle to achieve purchase. They will also experiment with sales campaigns, analyze market trends, travel to or organize local and industry events to evangelize Tailscale, support customers across all time zones, and manage their activities, pipeline, and forecast using Gong and Salesforce.

Skills

Prospecting
Closing
Sales
Communication
Presentation
Technical curiosity

Tailscale

Secure VPN for remote resource access

About Tailscale

Tailscale offers a secure networking solution that allows users to access remote resources like virtual machines and databases from anywhere using a WireGuard-based Virtual Private Network (VPN). Its service is designed for businesses and individuals needing to manage private resources remotely, with a focus on simplicity and minimal setup. Tailscale's freemium model attracts a wide user base, allowing users to start for free and upgrade for additional features. The company aims to enhance data security while providing an easy-to-use remote access solution.

Key Metrics

None, CanadaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$111.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Company Equity

Risks

A critical vulnerability in Windows client poses remote code execution risk.
Cooling venture funding may impact Tailscale's future investment opportunities.
Scalability challenges may arise with rapid enterprise adoption of zero-trust solutions.

Differentiation

Tailscale uses WireGuard's Noise protocol for trusted encryption standards.
It integrates with existing identity providers like GSuite and Office365 for easy setup.
Tailscale offers over 100 integrations, fitting into almost any tech stack.

Upsides

Tailscale's zero-trust solution meets growing demand for enterprise security.
The $100 million Series B funding boosts product expansion and market reach.
Integration with Mullvad enhances privacy with a global VPN server network.

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